Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Istanbul to Cape Town Intl are usually found in May or February, booked 48 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Istanbul (IST) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 29 August 2025.
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October
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May
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£642
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£58 potential increase over avg. return price).
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Cape Town?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Istanbul to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 22 August 2025.
The best time to book flights from Istanbul Airport to Cape Town is 48 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Cape Town?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Cape Town (average of £831). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,312). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IST to CPT?
Find hourly flight availability from Istanbul to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 29 August 2025.
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Istanbul Airport to Cape Town as you normally would.
Weekly flight availability from Istanbul Airport to Cape Town
Explore weekly flight availability from Istanbul to Cape Town. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 29 August 2025.
The most flights from IST to CPT are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Istanbul Airport to Cape Town?
Share of one-stop return flights from Istanbul Airport to Cape Town chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Addis Ababa (ADD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of one-stop itineraries from Istanbul Airport to Cape Town on Cheapflights.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Istanbul Airport to Cape Town?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Istanbul Airport to Cape Town, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 35m.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Istanbul Airport to Cape Town?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Istanbul Airport to Cape Town, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 35m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Istanbul Airport to Cape Town?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Istanbul Airport to Cape Town, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 00m.
Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cape Town. Reviews last updated 29 August 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Turkish Airlines from Istanbul Airport to Cape Town have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Food and staff were nice but difficulty with WIFI, console sound not working. X-cover insurance a scam. Denying purchase of insurance even with proof. Ridiculous.
Food and staff were nice but difficulty with WIFI, console sound not working. X-cover insurance a scam. Denying purchase of insurance even with proof. Ridiculous.
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What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town from Istanbul?
Most people fly into Cape Town Intl (CPT) if they book a flight to Cape Town from Istanbul. On average, Cape Town Intl has 3 inbound flights from Istanbul per day from 1 airline. Cape Town Intl is conveniently located just 9.7 mi from Cape Town’s city center.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Istanbul Airport to Cape Town round-trip?
According to our current data, Turkish Airlines (£611), offers the cheapest pricing from Istanbul Airport to Cape Town. Users have found that Turkish Airlines is 16% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
What are the most reliable airlines from Istanbul Airport to Cape Town?
Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Istanbul Airport to Cape Town on time: Thai Airways (67%), Turkish Airlines (67%), IndiGo (67%).
Can I find deals for flights from Istanbul to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Istanbul to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Istanbul to Cape Town?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Istanbul to Cape Town.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Istanbul to Cape Town?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Istanbul to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Cape Town?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Cape Town (average of £831). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,312). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
Explore flights to Cape Town departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 29 August 2025.
Discover the top airline that operate flights from Istanbul to Cape Town. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 29 August 2025.
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How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Istanbul to Cape Town?
Deals for Istanbul to Cape Town flights are sourced from 900+ travel sites when you use Cheapflights. When all flight results come back, Cheapflights lets you sort and filter flights using different criteria to choose better, like price, airport, cabin class, and plenty of other options.
Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Istanbul to Cape Town?
Cheapflights simply makes it quick and affordable to book flights from Istanbul to Cape Town by bringing together all flight options from hundreds of airlines and agencies online — and put it in one place for you to choose from. Plus, Cheapflights is 100% free to use for all.
Can Cheapflights find flights from Istanbul to Cape Town with no change fees?
Certainly. Search results for flights to Cape Town from Istanbul shown to you on Cheapflights can be narrowed down with different useful search filters, which includes flexible booking options.
Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Istanbul to Cape Town become cheaper?
Yes, Cheapflights offers price alerts on Istanbul to Cape Town flights so you can book your travel at the perfect time. Price Alerts can be enabled by clicking the bell icon next to the flight deals above and providing your email address where you want to receive the alerts.
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